Heads up, academic people. The #NSFGRFP letters of recommendation are due at 2pm Pacific time today!
Oh, and tell your student applicants, there are new formatting rules buried in the RFP. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
Oh, and tell your student applicants, there are new formatting rules buried in the RFP. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
www.nsf.gov
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Heads up, academic people. The #NSFGRFP letters of recommendation are due at 2pm Pacific time today!
Oh, and tell your student applicants, there are new formatting rules buried in the RFP. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
Oh, and tell your student applicants, there are new formatting rules buried in the RFP. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
Just over 2 weeks ago, our petition in support of #NSFGRFP was submitted to NSF (now with nearly 1,200 signatures).
Today Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Haley Stevens requested that eligibilty of 2nd year graduate students be restored:
democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...
PERSIST!!
Today Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Haley Stevens requested that eligibilty of 2nd year graduate students be restored:
democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...
PERSIST!!
Ranking Members Lofgren and Stevens Demand NSF Reverse Cruel Changes to the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
democrats-science.house.gov
October 18, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Just over 2 weeks ago, our petition in support of #NSFGRFP was submitted to NSF (now with nearly 1,200 signatures).
Today Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Haley Stevens requested that eligibilty of 2nd year graduate students be restored:
democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...
PERSIST!!
Today Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Haley Stevens requested that eligibilty of 2nd year graduate students be restored:
democrats-science.house.gov/news/press-r...
PERSIST!!
💡Join CRA’s free webinar on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) — what it is, who’s eligible, and how to apply.
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 2–3 PM ET
🔗 Register: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://cra-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7buco7ORS-BRwPDpD-XBA#/registration
#NSFGRFP #ComputingResearch #NSF #CRA
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 2–3 PM ET
🔗 Register: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://cra-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7buco7ORS-BRwPDpD-XBA#/registration
#NSFGRFP #ComputingResearch #NSF #CRA
October 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
💡Join CRA’s free webinar on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) — what it is, who’s eligible, and how to apply.
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 2–3 PM ET
🔗 Register: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://cra-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7buco7ORS-BRwPDpD-XBA#/registration
#NSFGRFP #ComputingResearch #NSF #CRA
📅 Thurs, Oct 23 | 2–3 PM ET
🔗 Register: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://cra-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7buco7ORS-BRwPDpD-XBA#/registration
#NSFGRFP #ComputingResearch #NSF #CRA
🚨 Have you been affected by the recent changes to NSF's GRFP guidelines? Sign the petition and share your story, personal comments are the most powerful to help legislators understand the real impact. We stand for fair research support! ✍️ tinyurl.com/2mbdya5v
#scienceadvocacy #NSFGRFP
#scienceadvocacy #NSFGRFP
October 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🚨 Have you been affected by the recent changes to NSF's GRFP guidelines? Sign the petition and share your story, personal comments are the most powerful to help legislators understand the real impact. We stand for fair research support! ✍️ tinyurl.com/2mbdya5v
#scienceadvocacy #NSFGRFP
#scienceadvocacy #NSFGRFP
📣 🧪 Update: #GRFP petition went to #NSF and OSTP (w/ the growing* comments list) yesterday.
We are now working to get these impacts in front of Congress, so PLEASE keep signing/sharing the petition!
*nearly 900!
@danielbolnick.bsky.social @joshuasweitz.bsky.social @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social
We are now working to get these impacts in front of Congress, so PLEASE keep signing/sharing the petition!
*nearly 900!
@danielbolnick.bsky.social @joshuasweitz.bsky.social @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social
🧪 Were you one of the many thousands of STEM students (and mentors) impacted by the sudden change in #NSF #GRFP eligibility last week?
We created a petition to NSF leadership and Congress to reverse the changes - please sign and share your stories here!!
laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
We created a petition to NSF leadership and Congress to reverse the changes - please sign and share your stories here!!
laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
October 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Applying for the #NSFGRFP can already feel like a lot without last-minute updates. We'll discuss the application, writing strategies, criteria, and the recent updates at our upcoming Zoom workshop. #UCLA
Thursday, October 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm
Register here: ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1...
Thursday, October 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm
Register here: ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1...
October 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Applying for the #NSFGRFP can already feel like a lot without last-minute updates. We'll discuss the application, writing strategies, criteria, and the recent updates at our upcoming Zoom workshop. #UCLA
Thursday, October 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm
Register here: ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1...
Thursday, October 2nd, 4:30-6:00pm
Register here: ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1...
one more time plz! #NSFGRFP
We have an new petition focused on the devastating #GRFP eligibility changes - please sign* and share if you can!
bsky.app/profile/jaso...
*If folks signed the one last week, please re-sign this, and indicate we can use your comments from before
bsky.app/profile/jaso...
*If folks signed the one last week, please re-sign this, and indicate we can use your comments from before
The new #NSF #GRFP application now excludes 1000’s of students, including those who were told they could apply this year, or who planned to apply next year.
We have a new specific petition urging #NSFGRFP undo this harmful action. If you are impacted sign here: laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
We have a new specific petition urging #NSFGRFP undo this harmful action. If you are impacted sign here: laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
September 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
one more time plz! #NSFGRFP
The new #NSF #GRFP application now excludes 1000’s of students, including those who were told they could apply this year, or who planned to apply next year.
We have a new specific petition urging #NSFGRFP undo this harmful action. If you are impacted sign here: laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
We have a new specific petition urging #NSFGRFP undo this harmful action. If you are impacted sign here: laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
September 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The new #NSF #GRFP application now excludes 1000’s of students, including those who were told they could apply this year, or who planned to apply next year.
We have a new specific petition urging #NSFGRFP undo this harmful action. If you are impacted sign here: laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
We have a new specific petition urging #NSFGRFP undo this harmful action. If you are impacted sign here: laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
Completely shattered.’ Changes to NSF’s graduate student fellowship spur outcry
The announcement comes months later than usual, leaving many would-be applicants stranded #GradSchool #NSFGRFP https://bit.ly/4nQI7BZ
The announcement comes months later than usual, leaving many would-be applicants stranded #GradSchool #NSFGRFP https://bit.ly/4nQI7BZ
September 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Completely shattered.’ Changes to NSF’s graduate student fellowship spur outcry
The announcement comes months later than usual, leaving many would-be applicants stranded #GradSchool #NSFGRFP https://bit.ly/4nQI7BZ
The announcement comes months later than usual, leaving many would-be applicants stranded #GradSchool #NSFGRFP https://bit.ly/4nQI7BZ
Absolutely gutted & feeling defeated as a 2nd year PhD student who had been planning to apply to the #nsfgrfp this cycle. If you're feeling similarly & haven't already, call your reps/senators & sign open letters like this one: jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/#bn...
September 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Absolutely gutted & feeling defeated as a 2nd year PhD student who had been planning to apply to the #nsfgrfp this cycle. If you're feeling similarly & haven't already, call your reps/senators & sign open letters like this one: jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/#bn...
For those very disappointed in the news about the #NSFGRFP yesterday (2nd year PhD students excluded), don't forget to look into #NDSEG, which is actually a little better fellowship but just requires connecting to a DOD theme. 🧪
ndseg.sysplus.com/NDSEG/about/...
ndseg.sysplus.com/NDSEG/about/...
ndseg.sysplus.com
September 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
For those very disappointed in the news about the #NSFGRFP yesterday (2nd year PhD students excluded), don't forget to look into #NDSEG, which is actually a little better fellowship but just requires connecting to a DOD theme. 🧪
ndseg.sysplus.com/NDSEG/about/...
ndseg.sysplus.com/NDSEG/about/...
The eligibility criteria change will impact many first generation and minority students that first learn about the GRFP when starting grad school. Already quite busy in those first weeks of classes, they will not have time to identify a research project, a mentor and prepare an application. #NSFGRFP
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 27, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The eligibility criteria change will impact many first generation and minority students that first learn about the GRFP when starting grad school. Already quite busy in those first weeks of classes, they will not have time to identify a research project, a mentor and prepare an application. #NSFGRFP
Today was a hard day for Ph.D. students who found out that they can no longer apply for NSF's prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program. "Devastating“ was how one student described it to me. #GradSchool #NSFGRFP
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
‘Completely shattered.’ Changes to NSF’s graduate student fellowship spur outcry
The announcement comes months later than usual, leaving many would-be applicants stranded
www.science.org
September 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Today was a hard day for Ph.D. students who found out that they can no longer apply for NSF's prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program. "Devastating“ was how one student described it to me. #GradSchool #NSFGRFP
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
The wording of this part of the new #NSFGRFP solicitation is confusing to me. Is this a list of potential BI in addition to IM? Or is this actually a part of IM?
September 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The wording of this part of the new #NSFGRFP solicitation is confusing to me. Is this a list of potential BI in addition to IM? Or is this actually a part of IM?
This is unfair to all who delayed applying as 1st-yr grad students in '24, or who withdrew due to missing letters (expecting eligibility this year), or who are 1st yr students now without sufficient time for a compelling application. Let me know if this is you. #NSFGRFP
bsky.app/profile/alex...
bsky.app/profile/alex...
NSF GRFP is out, but they’ve unexpectedly made 2nd year students ineligible.
It does seem like they have barred 2nd year graduate students from applying. This is devastating, I've been preparing my applications materials for MONTHS and now they all have to get binned...
September 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This is unfair to all who delayed applying as 1st-yr grad students in '24, or who withdrew due to missing letters (expecting eligibility this year), or who are 1st yr students now without sufficient time for a compelling application. Let me know if this is you. #NSFGRFP
bsky.app/profile/alex...
bsky.app/profile/alex...
The 2024 solicitation requires that applicants "have completed no more than one academic year (according to institution's academic calendar) while enrolled in a graduate degree program," which allowed graduate students at the beginning of their second year to apply.
#NSFGRFP #NSF
#NSFGRFP #NSF
September 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The #NSFGRFP solicitation is out. Deadlines are pushed to Nov. 10, 12, 13, 14. However, 2ND-YEAR GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE. This is unfair to those who delayed applying or who withdrew last year due to missing letters (please contact me if this is you).
www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
www.nsf.gov
September 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The #NSFGRFP solicitation is out. Deadlines are pushed to Nov. 10, 12, 13, 14. However, 2ND-YEAR GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE. This is unfair to those who delayed applying or who withdrew last year due to missing letters (please contact me if this is you).
www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
Good news! Still no solicitation or guidance but as of this morning it seems NSF has moved the deadline into November.
Keep up the pressure!
Sign the letter and leave a comment about what #NSFGRFP means to you.
Keep up the pressure!
Sign the letter and leave a comment about what #NSFGRFP means to you.
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Good news! Still no solicitation or guidance but as of this morning it seems NSF has moved the deadline into November.
Keep up the pressure!
Sign the letter and leave a comment about what #NSFGRFP means to you.
Keep up the pressure!
Sign the letter and leave a comment about what #NSFGRFP means to you.
I was a #NSFGRFP recipient in 2014 and had a hugely positive experience. This program is a valuable investment in training our future leaders in science. It benefits #AllAmericans we should all robustly support this program. #ScienceIsForEveryone #StandUpForScience
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I was a #NSFGRFP recipient in 2014 and had a hugely positive experience. This program is a valuable investment in training our future leaders in science. It benefits #AllAmericans we should all robustly support this program. #ScienceIsForEveryone #StandUpForScience
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 26, 2025 at 4:53 AM
#NSFGRFP, just signed, recommend to other u.s. academics (easy to do and can’t hurt, even if it doesn’t help?) #CogSciSky #PsychSciSky 🐦🐦
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
#NSFGRFP, just signed, recommend to other u.s. academics (easy to do and can’t hurt, even if it doesn’t help?) #CogSciSky #PsychSciSky 🐦🐦
To all aspiring applicants to NSF GRFP, former applicants, fellows, honorable mention recipients, faculty advisors, researchers, deans, reviewers, advocates for STEM education: Please join us in this open letter! #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
To all aspiring applicants to NSF GRFP, former applicants, fellows, honorable mention recipients, faculty advisors, researchers, deans, reviewers, advocates for STEM education: Please join us in this open letter! #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The next 48 hours may be a critical time to get attention and awareness on this before the next crisis lets this fade into the background. Everyone holding similar #NSFGRFP writing workshops takes time to sign this letter and reach out to officials.
Thanks for organizing this! It has been incredibly frustrating to see these delays. We spent 5 weeks running a workshop for our incoming graduate students on writing a GRFP fellowship, and now we're wondering if they'll even be able to submit anything.
September 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The next 48 hours may be a critical time to get attention and awareness on this before the next crisis lets this fade into the background. Everyone holding similar #NSFGRFP writing workshops takes time to sign this letter and reach out to officials.
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io
September 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP
jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/
A week later and prospective applicants are still awaiting the instructions for this year's #NSFGRFP. I checked in with NSF today and was told "I don’t have anything for you at the moment." #GradSchool
"We are so very late that many students will not be able to apply this year."
My latest story—about frustration over delays for NSF's graduate research fellowship program. #NSFGRFP #GradSchool @science.org
www.science.org/content/arti...
My latest story—about frustration over delays for NSF's graduate research fellowship program. #NSFGRFP #GradSchool @science.org
www.science.org/content/arti...
Delays, uncertainty plague NSF fellowship for graduate students
After an unusual award process this year, applicants for next year are waiting for overdue guidelines
www.science.org
September 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A week later and prospective applicants are still awaiting the instructions for this year's #NSFGRFP. I checked in with NSF today and was told "I don’t have anything for you at the moment." #GradSchool